Examination on Christian Religion Studies
Class: JSS 3
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is the special day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles in Jerusalem. (a) Easter (b) Pentecost (c) Christmas (d) Passover
2. The sound of a mighty rushing ________ filled the house where the disciples were gathered. (a) wind (b) fire (c) water (d) thunder
3. An example of a key figure in the early church who was martyred is ________. (a) Peter (b) John (c) Stephen (d) Paul
4. Which of the following was a sign of the Holy Spirit’s coming at Pentecost? (a) Earthquake (b) Speaking in tongues (c) A great flood (d) A new star
5. All of these were qualities of the early church fellowship except ________. (a) Sharing of possessions (b) Breaking of bread (c) Constant quarreling (d) Prayer
6. Which of these is NOT a reason for the arrest of Peter and John by the Sanhedrin? (a) Preaching about Jesus’ resurrection (b) Healing a lame man (c) Stealing from the temple (d) Disturbing the peace
7. The main reason for the murmuring in the early church was ________. (a) Lack of prayer (b) Unequal distribution of food (c) Disagreement on doctrine (d) Fear of persecution
8. The correct step taken by the apostles to address the murmuring was ________. (a) Punishing the complainers (b) Appointing seven deacons (c) Ignoring the problem (d) Stopping food distribution
9. Which of these is not a quality expected of the deacons appointed in the early church? (a) Full of the Spirit (b) Full of wisdom (c) Full of greed (d) Of good report
10. The promise of the Holy Spirit was first given by Jesus to His disciples before His ________. (a) birth (b) crucifixion (c) ascension (d) baptism
11. The effect of the Holy Spirit’s coming on believers at Pentecost was that they began to ________. (a) fly (b) speak in other tongues (c) disappear (d) become invisible
12. Peter’s first sermon on the day of Pentecost led to the conversion of about ________ people. (a) 500 (b) 1000 (c) 3000 (d) 5000
13. The early church believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ doctrine and ________. (a) gossip (b) fellowship (c) arguments (d) isolation
14. Ananias and Sapphira died because they ________. (a) stole money (b) lied to the Holy Spirit (c) rejected Jesus (d) refused to give
15. One of the deacons appointed to serve tables in the early church was ________. (a) Peter (b) John (c) Stephen (d) Paul
16. Peter and John were released from prison after they were threatened and charged not to ________. (a) preach the gospel (b) heal the sick (c) pray (d) eat
17. Stephen was arrested primarily because he was accused of speaking blasphemous words against ________. (a) Caesar (b) Moses and God (c) Herod (d) Pilate
18. Saul, before his conversion, was a fierce ________ of the church. (a) supporter (b) preacher (c) persecutor (d) leader
19. King Herod arrested Peter with the intention of ________ him. (a) releasing (b) questioning (c) killing (d) baptizing
20. The Holy Spirit is often referred to as the ________. (a) Comforter (b) Judge (c) Creator (d) Destroyer
21. The believers were all together in one place when the day of ________ arrived. (a) Passover (b) Unleavened Bread (c) Pentecost (d) Tabernacles
22. A significant outcome of Peter’s sermon was the ________ of the church. (a) decline (b) growth (c) destruction (d) stagnation
23. The early believers sold their possessions and goods and divided them among all, as anyone had ________. (a) desire (b) need (c) excess (d) choice
24. The story of Ananias and Sapphira teaches us about the importance of ________. (a) wealth (b) sincerity (c) power (d) fasting
25. The appointment of deacons was to ensure ________ distribution to the Hellenistic widows. (a) unequal (b) fair (c) delayed (d) preferential
26. The believers’ response to the arrest of Peter and John was to ________. (a) flee (b) riot (c) pray (d) hide
27. Stephen’s defence speech highlighted the history of ________ and their rejection of God’s messengers. (a) Romans (b) Greeks (c) Israelites (d) Egyptians
28. James, the brother of John, was killed by the sword under the order of King ________. (a) Agrippa (b) Herod (c) Felix (d) Festus
29. Peter’s miraculous release from prison involved an ________ opening the prison gates. (a) angel (b) earthquake (c) guard (d) friend
30. The message of Peter on Pentecost focused on the resurrection of ________. (a) Moses (b) Elijah (c) Jesus (d) David
31. The early church met daily in the temple courts and in their ________. (a) synagogues (b) homes (c) markets (d) fields
32. The sin of Ananias and Sapphira was not in holding back part of the money, but in ________ about it. (a) praying (b) arguing (c) lying (d) confessing
33. The causes of complaints in the early church often stemmed from practical issues related to ________. (a) evangelism (b) administration (c) doctrine (d) persecution
34. After Peter and John were released, they went to their friends and reported what the ________ had said. (a) Romans (b) Sadducees (c) Pharisees (d) Sanhedrin
35. Stephen was described as a man full of ________ and power. (a) anger (b) doubt (c) grace (d) fear
36. Saul’s persecution involved dragging men and women out of their homes and committing them to ________. (a) hospitals (b) schools (c) prison (d) churches
37. Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, when the ________ appeared. (a) guard (b) angel (c) Herod (d) jailer
38. Simon the Magician offered money to Peter and John to buy the ability to ________. (a) heal the sick (b) cast out demons (c) impart the Holy Spirit (d) preach the gospel
39. Peter raised a disciple named Dorcas, who was full of good works and ________. (a) wisdom (b) almsdeeds (c) faith (d) power
40. The conversion of Cornelius’ household was significant because it showed that the gospel was also for the ________. (a) Jews (b) Gentiles (c) Samaritans (d) Greeks

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) State two promises Jesus made about the coming of the Holy Spirit. (2 marks)
(b) Describe three effects of the Holy Spirit’s coming on the early believers at Pentecost. (3 marks)
(c) Outline three main points of Peter’s first sermon on the day of Pentecost. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two aspects of the social life of the early church believers. (2 marks)

2. (a) Explain why Ananias and Sapphira died. (2 marks)
(b) Identify three causes of murmuring among the early church members. (3 marks)
(c) List three qualities required for the appointment of the seven deacons. (3 marks)
(d) State two roles of the deacons appointed in the early church. (2 marks)

3. (a) Give two reasons why Peter and John were arrested by the Sanhedrin. (2 marks)
(b) Describe the key issues in Stephen’s defence speech before his martyrdom. (3 marks)
(c) Explain three ways Saul persecuted the early church before his conversion. (3 marks)
(d) What is the meaning of ‘martyrdom’ in the context of early believers? (2 marks)

4. (a) State two reasons for Peter’s arrest by King Herod. (2 marks)
(b) Narrate Peter’s miraculous release from prison. (3 marks)
(c) Discuss three lessons believers can learn from Peter’s encounter with Simon the Magician. (3 marks)
(d) Identify two healing miracles performed by Peter during his ministry. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Pentecost
Question 2 – ✅ (a) wind
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Stephen
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Speaking in tongues
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Constant quarreling
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Stealing from the temple
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Unequal distribution of food
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Appointing seven deacons
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Full of greed
Question 10 – ✅ (c) ascension
Question 11 – ✅ (b) speak in other tongues
Question 12 – ✅ (c) 3000
Question 13 – ✅ (b) fellowship
Question 14 – ✅ (b) lied to the Holy Spirit
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Stephen
Question 16 – ✅ (a) preach the gospel
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Moses and God
Question 18 – ✅ (c) persecutor
Question 19 – ✅ (c) killing
Question 20 – ✅ (a) Comforter
Question 21 – ✅ (c) Pentecost
Question 22 – ✅ (b) growth
Question 23 – ✅ (b) need
Question 24 – ✅ (b) sincerity
Question 25 – ✅ (b) fair
Question 26 – ✅ (c) pray
Question 27 – ✅ (c) Israelites
Question 28 – ✅ (b) Herod
Question 29 – ✅ (a) angel
Question 30 – ✅ (c) Jesus
Question 31 – ✅ (b) homes
Question 32 – ✅ (c) lying
Question 33 – ✅ (b) administration
Question 34 – ✅ (d) Sanhedrin
Question 35 – ✅ (c) grace
Question 36 – ✅ (c) prison
Question 37 – ✅ (b) angel
Question 38 – ✅ (c) impart the Holy Spirit
Question 39 – ✅ (b) almsdeeds
Question 40 – ✅ (b) Gentiles